Overall score
Balcatta
58.3/100
Balga
42.6/100
Balcatta vs Balga, WA Suburb Comparison
Balcatta for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalcattaBalga
Crime rate
Balcatta
47.4 / 1k
Balga
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balcatta
345
Balga
118
Population
Balcatta
10,813
Balga
13,864
Metric leadBalcatta 7Balga 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Balcatta | Balga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 70 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 345 | 118 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 10.5% |
| Population | 10,813 | 13,864 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balcatta is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Balga is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Balcatta sits closer to the city centre, whereas Balga is in a middle-ring position.
Balcatta tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Balga stands out for schools and education options, plus a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Balcatta, while Balga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.